Is Artificial Leather Good For Furniture?
1. What is artificial leather?
Artificial leather, it is on the textile fabric base or non-woven fabric base, by a variety of different formulations of PVC, silicone and PU foam or film processing and production, can be processed according to different strength and color, gloss, pattern and other requirements, with a wide variety of colors, good waterproof performance, neat edge, high utilization rate and the price is relatively cheap leather characteristics, Its feel and elasticity cannot achieve the effect of real leather; In the longitudinal section, you can see fine bubble holes, fabric or surface film and dry artificial fibers.
Silicone leather is also a kind of artificial leather. It is a new type of environmentally friendly material made of silicone as raw material, combined with microfiber, non-woven fabric and other substrates. It is also called silicone leather.
2. What is Furniture?
Furniture is the type of equipment that is essential for humans to maintain normal life, engage in production practices and carry out social activities. It not only includes equipment for people to sit, lie down or support and store items, but also includes other movable devices, furnishings, service products and other concepts.
Furniture in a broad sense covers a wide range of application scenarios, such as furniture in the fields of civil, office, hotel, school, medical, commercial, theater, transportation, etc. Furniture also follows the pace of The Times and continues to develop and innovate, and now there are many kinds of different materials, complete varieties and different uses.
3. What kind of artificial leather used in Furniture?
The artificial leather used in furniture is mainly PVC artificial leather or silicone leather. PVC artificial leather is made of PVC resin as raw material, the main component is polyvinyl chloride, and other components are added to enhance heat resistance, toughness and ductility. It is light in texture, easy to process, and has strong wear and scratch resistance. It is generally used in furniture such as civilian sofas, dining chairs, soft and hard bags, Internet cafe seats, KTV sofas, etc.
In addition to PVC artificial leather, some special cases may also be used PU artificial leather or other types of artificial leather, but PVC artificial leather is more widely used in furniture manufacturing because of its characteristics and price advantages.
The furniture silicone fabric leather Z.S.R designed has been used in the furniture industry. The silicone leather is hydrolysis-resistant, anti-fouling, anti-allergic, environmentally friendly, odorless, flame-retardant, and wear-resistant.
They fully meet the Durability and long life, comfort, safety and health requirements of customers in the types of furniture industry. In the field of furniture products, silicone leather has been used in many applications, such as Silicone leather sofa, Silicone leather Chair, Headboard, etc.
Why the Fabric Selection Designers Choice the silicone leather to manufacturing the furniture?
4. When will you use the artificial leather for furniture?
Wear and scratch resistance: High quality artificial leather has been tested, its wear resistance and aging resistance even exceeds that of real leather, suitable for furniture that needs to be used frequently. Especially the silicone leather made by Z.S.R, the Martindale wear test of the silicone leather can reach more than 150,000 times, and the Taber wear test (CS-10) is more than 3,000 turns.
Economical and practical: The price of artificial leather is cheaper than natural leather, which makes it a significant advantage in cost control. For consumers who have a limited budget but want a similar texture to leather, artificial leather is a cost-effective option.
Variety and sense of design: Artificial leather can be processed according to the requirements of different strength, wear resistance, color, gloss and pattern, so it has a high diversity and freedom design sense. This allows it to meet a variety of home styles and individual needs, adding a stylish and upscale atmosphere to the home environment.
The silicone leather, one of artificial leather, in Z.S.R which can be custom silicone leather base fabric layer, color, texture, application, size, logo, printing, pattern, brand, packaging, and technical support related silicone leather products to fit your style.
High environmental protection requirements: The environmental protection performance of artificial leather is better, and the environmental protection performance of many leather has reached the level of food safety, suitable for occasions with higher environmental protection requirements.
The environmental protection performance of artificial leather is better, and the environmental protection performance of many leather has reached the level of food safety, suitable for occasions with higher environmental protection requirements.
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5. Why will you use the artificial leather for furniture?
The advantages of artificial leather furniture mainly include environmental protection, wear resistance, easy cleaning, color adjustability and price advantage.
- The environmental protection of artificial leather: Because artificial leather is made of synthetic materials, its manufacturing process is more environmentally friendly than real leather, does not waste a lot of water and raw materials, and does not produce harmful substances.
- Wear resistance and durability of artificial leather: After testing, it was found that artificial leather is more wear resistant and durable than real leather. In addition, after special treatment, the surface of artificial leather can resist friction and wear in daily use and maintain a good condition.
- Cleanability: Because the surface of artificial leather is smooth, it is not easy to absorb dust and stains, and it is relatively easy to clean. Usually just wiping with a damp cloth can remove most stains, keeping leather goods clean and beautiful.
- Color adjustability: Artificial leather is more flexible in design and customization, the color can be adjusted and customized at will, more flexible than real leather, to meet different design needs.
- Price advantage: Compared with real leather, the price of artificial leather is more favorable, which allows consumers to save a certain budget without losing style and quality.
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6. Is artificial leather good for furniture?
As a furniture fabric, artificial leather has its unique advantages, but there are also some shortcomings.
The Advantage of use artificial leather for making the furniture:
- The appearance is bright and varied: Artificial leather is rich in color, not easy to fade, can meet the needs of different home styles.
- Wear and break resistance: Artificial leather is soft and wear-resistant, and is more economical than real leather, suitable for consumers with limited budgets.
- Easy to clean: The surface of artificial leather is smooth, not easy to absorb dust and stains, easy to clean, and daily maintenance is relatively simple.(Reading More: Is Silicone Leather Products Easy To Clean?)
However, artificial leather also has some disadvantages for making the furniture:
- I: Touch and breathability: Although the appearance of artificial leather is similar to that of real leather, it is not smooth enough to touch, has poor breathability, and may feel uncomfortable for a long time.
- II: Environmental protection issues: Harmful substances such as formaldehyde may be used in the processing of artificial leather, becoming a potential source of pollution.
In summary, artificial leather as a furniture fabric has certain advantages in terms of price, appearance and wear resistance, but there are shortcomings in terms of air permeability and environmental protection. When choosing, there is a trade-off based on individual needs, budget, and acceptance of material characteristics. But silicone leather is very well for the Eco-friendly, May be you can choice the silicone leather as your furniture brands main material.
The surface of silicone leather fabric is not only resistant to various pollution, easy to clean, , but also super soft to the touch, healthy and skin-friendly, non-toxic and harmless, and extremely low in VOC, providing easy-to-clean, comfortable and durable products for Sofa, Bed, Chair etc.
7. How to use the artificial leather for furniture
To begin with, you need to prepare the artificial leather material and the corresponding tools, such as scissors, glue, nails or sewing machine. Ensure that the quality of artificial leather meets the requirements of furniture production, and the tools should be complete and can be used normally.
First, the dimensions of the furniture surface are accurately measured, and then the corresponding cutting lines are drawn on the artificial leather according to these dimensions. Use the cutting tool to carefully cut out the right size piece of leather along the cutting line.
For the corners of the furniture, grooves can be opened to plug the remaining edges of the leather into the grooves to hide the remaining edges and achieve a neat effect. This step is essential to enhance the overall beauty of the furniture.
Lay the cut leather piece on the surface of the furniture, making sure it is aligned and flat. Then, use glue or sewing tools to secure the leather to the furniture. If using glue, make sure the glue is evenly spread and wait for it to dry completely to ensure firmness. If using sewing tools, make sure the stitches are neat and strong.
After the leather is completely set, finish and inspect the entire furniture to make sure there are no loose parts or protruding edges. At the same time, you can also add some decorative elements as needed to enhance the fashion sense and personalization of the furniture.
Conclusion
Artificial leather furniture is feasible. It has obvious advantages over real leather in terms of price, cleaning convenience and use. Especially the silicone leather fabric is not only resistant to various pollution, easy to clean, , but also super soft to the touch, healthy and skin-friendly, non-toxic and harmless, and extremely low in VOC, providing easy-to-clean, comfortable and durable products for Sofa, Bed, Chair etc. Leather, while better textured and more durable, is more expensive and requires professional maintenance.
Although artificial leather furniture is feasible, it needs to be selected according to the specific use needs and expectations. While paying attention to price, wear resistance and easy cleaning, factors such as air permeability, environmental performance and durability should also be considered.
Z.S.R team work with the Furniture manufacturers’ product development manager, Fabric Selection Designers, product manager, Product Developers, R&D Engineers together designs and make the custom silicone skin to empowering their product’s success.
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Z.S.R work with product development manager, product designer, product manager together designs and make the custom silicone leather in an assortment of performance,colors and patterns to empower their product’s success.
Z.S.R Group offers customized silicone leather services, including customization of silicone leather base fabric layer, color, texture, application, size, logo, printing, pattern, brand, packaging, and technical support related silicone products. These silicone leather are suitable for industries such as baby products, marine, furniture, automotive, medical and healthcare, sports, 3C electronics, interior decoration, industrial manufacturing, and vegan fashion.
